A History of Bloodshed
This is not the RSF’s first descent into genocide. Its leader, Mohammad Hamdan Daglo, known as Hemedti, gained infamy as the head of the Janjaweed militias during the Darfur genocide in the early 2000s. Under his command, the RSF has intensified its atrocities, targeting specific ethnic groups with brutal precision. Men and boys—down to infants—have been slaughtered, while women and girls endure unspeakable sexual violence. This is not mere conflict; it is an effort to annihilate entire populations.

Global Inaction Amidst the Carnage
While the United States has officially recognized these atrocities as genocide and imposed sanctions on Hemedti and his associates, the international response has been tragically inadequate. The RSF continues its rampage across Sudan, burning villages, blocking humanitarian aid, and leaving millions to face starvation. More than 30 million people are in urgent need of assistance, and famine is spreading rapidly. Yet, the world’s attention remains scattered, and decisive action is nowhere to be found.

A Humanitarian Nightmare
The scale of suffering is almost unimaginable: tens of thousands dead, millions displaced, and over 638,000 people on the brink of famine. Families are forced to eat grass to survive, while the RSF and its allies pillage, rape, and kill with impunity. The United Nations and the International Criminal Court have documented these crimes, but justice remains a distant hope. Meanwhile, Sudan’s desperate cries for help are met with silence from much of the world.

The Urgency of Action
Sanctions are a step in the right direction, but they are not enough. The RSF’s reign of terror must be halted, and its leaders must be held accountable. The international community cannot afford to turn a blind eye to genocide. The people of Sudan are pleading for intervention—will the world finally respond?

The atrocities committed by the RSF are a stain on humanity. It’s time to act—before it’s too late.